1988 mustang 2.3 liter,no turbo,natural.Where is the spout connector located

If transmitter is not available or malfunctioning locate alarm module usually under dash near steering column. disconnect the long connector containing 10-16 wires color of connector is usually natural. only this one. any other will require rewiring starter signal circuit. if you repair or locate transmitter simply reconnect connector to alarm module to re activate system. attached is a common alarm illustration.


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Yes, the spout connector needs to be in place. It controls the timing advance electronically of the motor based on the RPM. This is why you remove it when you are originally setting the timing, and also why you need to reinstall it after.

It may be the car speed not to meet the condition of starting turbo 2.1 liter, so turbo has not speed function. Check car by diagnostic tool regularly.

Fig. Fig. 191: Calibration 7-21C-R5-8-302 Mustang 1988 California

Fig. Fig. 192: Calibration 7-21C-R5-8-302 Mustang 1988

pull the spout connector (a grey jumper located in the engine wiring harness either near the code reader port or the distributor) and put a timing light on the #1 spark plug wire. Aim the light at the pointer near the 10-o'clock position on the harmonic balancer (looking aft) while the engine is running and rotate the distributor until you see the pointer aiming at 8-10* BTDC. Don't forget to put the spout connector back in when you're done or else the computer won't be able to automatically advance the timing.

10 DEGREES BEFORE TDC WITH SPOUT CONNECTOR DISCONNECTED , I THINK THAT ON THAT MODEL THE CONNECTOR WAS LOCATED IN THE WIRING HARNESS AT THE DISTRIBUTUR CONNECTOR HAS YELLOW WIRES

attached to the throttle body,looks like an electric motor bolted to a square piece with the corners notched out,with 2 wire connector on the end.

the spout connector should be in the harness at the distributor

There are 3 engine choices in the 98 volvo v70. All are 5 cylinders, 1. 2.3L turbo
2. 2.4L MFI DOC
3.2.4L Turbo
#2 is the most common engine for that year and model. If your engine doesn't have a turbo, that's the one u have.

The engine computer uses the spout connector to change engine timing for various conditions. With the spout connector disconnected, the base timing should be set to 10* BTDC. Various things could be causing your problem. You need to get the codes read to find the cause. Most parts store will read the codes for you. It can be run with it disconnected, but will affect preformance and mpg, as there will be no timing advance.